Ito Asahi is a Japanese actor. He was born on January 19, 2000, in Tokyo, Japan, and made his acting debut in 2017. Since then, he has appeared in a variety of films and television dramas, including “A Man Who Defies the World of BL” (2021).

Ito Asahi

Despite being in a devoted relationship with his girlfriend, salesman Kazuaki Hagiwara (Jun Muto) feels unfulfilled and frustrated due to their lack of physical intimacy. Meanwhile, Sei Nakarai (Asahi Ito), Kazuaki’s aloof and asocial coworker, harbors an unrequited love for his roommate and childhood friend, who is also called Kazuaki, and struggles with feeling emotionally distant from others. Their paths cross unexpectedly when Kazuaki accidentally sends a message meant for someone else to Sei, opening up a channel of communication between them as they share candid conversations about their deep-seated desires and frustrations. Gradually, Kazuaki and Sei begin to explore the possibility of deeper intimacy with each other, challenging both societal norms and their own preconceived notions about relationships.

When it rains, it pours

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When college student "Mob" (Atsuhiro Inukai) discovers he's living in a manga-style "world of BL", he unexpectedly becomes the mob character of numerous love stories. After initially struggling with his new reality, Mob embraces his situation and confesses his feelings to his classmate Kikuchi (Asahi Ito), hoping to finally step into the spotlight as the main character. Just as he believes he has found his happily ever after, the arrival of the handsome Igarashi (Kenta Izuka) disrupts everything, challenging Mob's position as the protagonist and creating a love triangle that forces him to fight for Kikuchi's affection. As Mob navigates this complex romantic landscape, he must prove he is not only the best partner for Kikuchi but also the true main character of this unpredictable world. Adapted from the manga series by Konkichi, this is a 2022 Japanese romantic comedy drama directed by Koichiro Miki.

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Trapped in the World of BL

Mob's (Atsuhiro Inukai) average college life flips upside down when he realizes he's living in a "world of BL," surrounded by love-struck boys and their dramatic romances. As he struggles to stay in the background and avoid becoming the protagonist, he finds himself increasingly drawn to a special boy. Caught between his desire to escape the romantic chaos and his crumbling resolve, Mob must confront the possibility of surrendering to the inevitable. Will he manage to maintain his role as a background character, or will he embrace the love he’s been trying to avoid? This 2021 Japanese rom-com series was adapted from the manga of the same name by Konkichi and was directed by Koichiro Miki.

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